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DOE
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Webpage from U.S. Department of Energy describing 'cool roofs' and their usage for passive home cooling.
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IBHS
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List of recommendations from IBHS on how to protect homes from ice dam formation.
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Washington Post
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Article from Washington Post on passive cooling measures for homes during extreme heat.
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CCHRC
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Webpage describing how different amounts and types of snow loads affect the structural integrity of roofs and homes.
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Purdue University
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Article from Purdue University on the potential for white paint technology to lower air conditioning usage requirements.
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Rocky Mountain Institute,
RMI
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Article from RMI on how climate change is leading to an increase in critical extreme heat hours and what smart building strategies can be taken to mitigate some of these effects including paint color and insulation.
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Montana State University Extension,
MSU Extension
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Article from Montana State University Extension explaining how proper insulation techniques can greatly reduce the risks of ice dams on roofs in cold climate zones.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing the importance of air sealing, insulation, and roof ventilation in reducing the likelihood of ice dam formation on roofs in cold snowy climates.
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Green Building Advisor
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Article from Green Building Advisor on strategies to take when building homes to reduce the need for air conditioning, including insulation, windows, site selection, and roofing.
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Minnesota Department of Commerce
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Article describing the causes that form ice dams, as well as solutions for preventing future ice dams on roofs, focusing on air sealing to prevent hot air leakage.